Michigan State offensive tackle Fou Fonoti, right, works on blocking with teammate Derek Hoebing during practice in East Lansing on March 19, 2013.

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Michigan State senior right tackle Fou Fonoti should be available to play in Friday's season opener, but he might not start. MSU is stressing playing it safe with offensive line injuries.

That was the latest today, from MSU offensive line coach Mark Staten, who said No. 1 left tackle Jack Conklin will start at right tackle, and backup left tackle Donavon Clark will start on that side if Fonoti doesn't start.

Fonoti, who missed the final 11 games of last season with a stress fracture in his foot, has not revealed his current injury but has said it is minor. ...